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Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure
The woman's body was taken from the back of a hearse after a family dispute.
'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises
Attendees of the event were outraged when the group turned up.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.
Police heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actions
Emergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.
Motorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crash
A motorist was confused to see headlights coming towards her at speed on the highway.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Red-stickered home in Coromandel falls off foundation
A major slip smashed into the property north of Thames during the last month's deluge.
Weather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North Island
Warnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.
'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak
Woman's first daughter died aged 6 with disorder that is now affecting her second child.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.
Watch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnight
The bakery was one of the multiple businesses targetted last night across Hamilton
Speed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1
The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.
Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour
A parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.
Fixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of funding
Once construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.
Roading bosses challenged to visit SH1 'death trap' in Waikato, mayors call for immediate action
Yesterday one person died in a crash involving a truck and a van on SH1 near Cambridge.
'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns
Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.
Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'
This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.
Hamilton mall robbery: Staff anxious to be back at work after brazen raid
Staff at Michael Hill were seen counting stock today after it was raided at the weekend.
'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 years
A tragic day on Waikato roads.
Waikato crash: Ōtorohanga businessman Karam Haddad dies in SH3 crash
One of Ōtorohanga's Haddad brothers was killed in a crash on SH3.
Hamilton ram raid: Thieves target Chartwell sports store
They got away with a large amount of sports clothing.
Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames
And a car almost rolls away during another early morning ram raid on shop.
Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home
The man received a concussion and multiple lacerations in the unprovoked attack.
Woman found dead in Cambridge: Police arrest man in Te Aroha
Earlier, motorists near Te Aroha were advised not to pick up hitchhikers.
Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site
A local iwi will uplift the human remains.
Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.
Firearms threat made to Waipā District Council after dog seized
Staff were told to remain inside while the threat was investigated.
Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice
Kaipaki Dairies have already saved 700,000 plastic milk bottles from being produced.
Local in the running to become NZ Woman of Influence
Carla McNeil is being recognised for her work to help children with learning differences.
Halloween display enjoyed by Kihikihi community
Amy Fuller was determined to still do Halloween despite Covid-19 restrictions.
Covid-19: Back in business, for some
Some businesses able to open again with move to step 2 of alert level 3.
Covid 19: Schools back in
Concerns due to Te Awamutu's local outbreak of Covid-19 still however loom.
Covid-19: 90 per cent is the target, where are we at?
A new framework to manage Covid-19 will come into play with better vaccination rates.
Covid 19: Top vaccination rates in region for Waipā
Nearly 70 per cent of Waipā's eligible population is fully vaccinated.
Covid-19: Cases rising in Te Awamutu
There are two new Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu and locations of interests have been added.
Charities fundraiser to contribute to eradicating poverty
A Loving Arms fundraiser will coincide with International Day of Eradicating Poverty.
Real estate agency expands to make way for growth
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Te Awamutu swaps out small office for a fit-for-purpose premises
Te Awamutu Toy Library needs help from the community
Just two people are left on the Te Awamutu Toy Library committee.
Waipā get vaccinated
A month ago under 17 per cent of the districts eligible population were vaccinated
The first Te Awamutu Taste Trail gets under way next month
Three of Te Awamutu's eateries are the founding participants of the culinary event.
Kathy's Cosmetics and Gifts opens its doors
A familiar face in Te Awamutu has opened a cosmetic store here
Lockdown Heroes: Young siblings tidy up Waikato road
Corban and Charlotte Mitchell used some of their lockdown time to collect rubbish
Covid-19: Waipā back to level 2
A sense of normality in Te Awamutu is in the air with the move to Delta level 2.
Covid-19: Local businesses gear up to get back to business
Under alert level 3 some businesses can begin operating again, these are some of them.
Covid-19: The impacts of lockdown on local small businesses
Small business owners have yet again had to shut their doors to customers.
Special Olympics team named for nationals
The National Summer Games will be held in Hamilton later this year
Life Education Trust receives donation from local business
Local business gives generous donation to Waipā King Country Life Education Trust auction
Group hosts Big Latch On event
La Leche League Te Awamutu's Big Latch On event has been running for almost two decades.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Petch through to the semifinals
Te Awamutu's Rebecca Petch was outstanding today in her quarter-final races in Tokyo.
Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer
Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.
Howl of a Protest: Tractors descend on Te Awamutu
Up to 600 local farmers and tradies joined the nationwide protest last week.
Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world
Halter's system helps farmers move and manage their cows
Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award
Ric Awburn grew tired of ballcock arms constantly breaking, so he invented SpringArm.
Te Awamutu locals get amongst F45 opening
In its opening week, F45 Te Awamutu classes have been full to the brim.
Bowel cancer patient urges people to get off their butts
Graeme Muir wants people to realise the seriousness of bowel cancer in New Zealand.
Local pushes Crohn's and Colitis NZ campaign
Inflammatory bowel disease sufferers often fear they'll have an accident in public.
Matariki Hospital nurses walk off the job
Nurses and hospital assistants from Matariki Hospital joined the nationwide strike.
Ten years as a prison librarian
Leigh Gleeson says working at Waikeria Prison was challenging on all fronts.
Three more fatalities add to Waipā road toll
Four people have died on Waipā roads in the past 48 hours.
Blue bubble day at Pirongia daycare for CF
Impressions Childcare Centre in Pirongia raised over $400 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.
Mums business making cooking dinner easier
Prep Ahead helps families get cooked family meals on the table quicker and easier.
Local pharmacy wins top award at primary health sector awards
Sanders Pharmacy were recognised for their Covid-19 response.
Te Awamutu College school houses to be renamed
The house names at Te Awamutu College have been in place for at least 85 years.
Kihikihi man played polo against Duke of Edinburgh
In 1956, Kihikihi man Tony Kay in played the first Gold Cup - and so did Prince Philip.
Local women reunited with family in Australia
Lisa May Oxenham was on the 9am Air NZ flight the day the travel-bubble open.
Local country schools spoilt by the Trek Fundraiser team
In its 31 years, the Trek Fundraiser has donated over $14 million to Kiwi kids.
Community members speed date with councillors
Attendees had just five minutes to talk to councillors about the long term plan.
Alexandra St a danger zone
Students and motorists congest Alexandra Street during peak school times.
Charity car rally set to arrive in town
The charity car rally fund raises for children, schools and communities in need.
Regional councillors plea for support of Māori wards
Tipa Mahuta gave a strong speech in support of Maori wards at a recent council meeting.
Man loses his legs due to diabetes
When Gary Carter was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes he didn't know what the disease was.
She went out on her own to get ahead
When the business she worked for liquidated, Amie Jefferies decided to open her own salon.
Unique toys donated to local kindy children
Te Awamutu Menz Shed members had made all the toys from wood.